In Fairfield there are 11 residential internet providers covering 92.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,957 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Fairfield
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Fairfield are not shown.
Fairfield Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 92.28% of Fairfield. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Now you can call companies in Fairfield with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fairfield?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fairfield.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfield home can get up to 7,957 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 91.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairfield.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Fairfield, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Fairfield?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfield you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.98% of Fairfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.72% of Fairfield homes.
Internet Market Health in Fairfield
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fairfield internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Fairfield based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.2 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Fairfield internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fairfield homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Fairfield internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Fairfield is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfield, along with details on where in Fairfield and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Fairfield, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 92.05%, or 50,690 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfield.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fairfield cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Fairfield, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 91.51%, or 50,392 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfield.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairfield fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Fairfield, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 90.18%, or 49,661 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfield.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fairfield fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Fairfield, CT
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 81.64%, or 44,958 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfield.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Fairfield fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Fairfield, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 67.90%, or 37,391 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfield.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairfield DSL providers. Frontier offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Fairfield, CT
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 35.31%, or 19,443 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Fairfield.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 1,063 Mbps.
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- 31.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Fairfield fiber providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 800 Mbps.
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- 79.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fairfield, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.88%, or 1,036 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, and northeast Fairfield area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfield.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 1,051 Mbps.
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- 25.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 74.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fairfield cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Fairfield, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.26%, or 693 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Fairfield area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfield.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fairfield cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, CT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 84.57%, or 46,571 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfield.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Fairfield fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, CT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 84.57%, or 46,571 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfield.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Fairfield fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.27%, or 44,752 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfield.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 61.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fairfield fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 61.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, CT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 43.30%, or 23,841 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Fairfield.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairfield fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Fairfield Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfield or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fairfield compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Internet speeds in Fairfield are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 6,732 Mbps in Connecticut versus 7,957 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Connecticut is 98.58% versus 92.28% in Fairfield.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfield are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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